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The end of an era! Pump Rules star Lisa Vanderpump is closing her iconic West Hollywood restaurant PUMP after 10 years.
The longtime Bravoleb announced on Thursday, May 4, that PUMP would close its doors for good in July. The WeHo hotspot opened its doors in 2014 to rave reviews.
In a statement to PEOPLE, Lisa said:
“It’s with heavy hearts that Lisa Vanderpump announce that the lease at Pump Restaurant is expiring, and we will be closing its doors on July 5th, after 10 years of beautiful evenings under our olive trees.”
As for why PUMP is closing, Lisa blames that on an increase in rent.
“While we have loved our time operating Pump, to take on another 10-year lease with a huge increase in rent by the landlords, is not something we are ready to commit to. After successfully running 37+ establishments for many years, this type of rent is untenable.”
TMZ was the first to report on the closure of PUMP.
Rumors surrounding the fate of PUMP began to swirl back on March 8 when the restaurant’s liquor license was temporarily suspended by California’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. PUMP‘s liquor license was reinstated days later, on March 10. Turns out the restaurant’s liquor license was set to expire until April 30.
When it comes to Lisa’s other West Hollywood restaurants, Tom Tom and SUR, a source previously noted that they are doing well. The closure of PUMP comes three years after Lisa closed down her Beverly Hills restaurant, Villa Blanca.
Despite Lisa’s closing one of her most-beloved restaurants, the reality TV star isn’t wasting any time working on new projects. She is currently in the process of opening two new restaurants in Las Vegas.
Pump Rules airs on Wednesdays at 9 pm on Bravo.
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Lisa Vanderpump is closing her restaurant PUMP due to an increase in rent. Taking on another 10-year lease with a significant rent increase is not something she is ready to commit to.
PUMP will be closing its doors on July 5th after 10 years of operation.
Despite closing PUMP, Lisa Vanderpump is not wasting any time and is currently in the process of opening two new restaurants in Las Vegas.
